(WSET) — A man has been arrested in connection with a child sex crimes investigation, according to the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities said Terry Cole Whiteman, of Nelson County, Virginia, traveled to Covington on Nov. 3, 2026, intending to meet with a minor.
He was arrested by deputies with the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the Covington Police Department.
During the investigation, authorities uncovered additional information and believe there may be other victims associated with Whiteman.
The Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office is working with the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office, where Whiteman is from, to identify anyone who may have been victimized.
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Whiteman was taken to the Alleghany Regional Jail, where he is being held without bond. He faces three counts of using a communication system to facilitate certain offenses against minors under Virginia Code 18.2-374.3.
Anyone who believes they may have been a victim or has information related to the investigation is encouraged to contact law enforcement.
Those with information can contact Alleghany County Investigator Jeremy Morris at 540-965-1770, extension 107, or the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office at 434-263-7050 or 800-750-5757.
The investigation is ongoing.
Source: wset.com
